Speaker Van Nguyen
2 June 2026, 15-16 EEST 14-16 CEST
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The global shift from traditional soil-based culture to soilless systems represents a significant advancement in horticulture. This transition enables a reduction in soil fumigants, enhances resource-use efficiency, and increases crop yields.
Global demand for growing media is rising, driven by population growth, rising incomes, changing consumer preferences, and the need to adapt to climate change. Meanwhile, the selection and supply of raw materials are increasingly shaped by a complex interplay of performance, economic, and environmental factors. This raises a critical question: Will sufficient viable raw materials be available to meet this surging demand?
This presentation will summarise the methodology and the outcomes of a study conducted by Wageningen University & Research, commissioned by the IPS. It addresses two questions: (1) What is the projected geographical consumption of growing media by 2050? and (2) What is the potential availability of raw materials for growing media by 2050, and what is their projected use in growing media production?
